The Alaska Supreme Court has ordered the state Redistricting Board to redraw its proposed map of legislative boundaries.
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Second skier dies from injuries sustained in avalanche near Haines
A second victim of Tuesday’s avalanche that hit a group of six backcountry skiers near Haines has died. Nickolay Dodov was taken off life support in Seattle today. He was 26.
One dead after avalanche hits ski party near Haines
One person is dead after an avalanche struck a party of six skiers outside of Haines Tuesday. The avalanche was reported shortly after 11 a.m. Two of the skiers were apparently buried in the snow.
Alaska unemployment rate drops in January
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent in January, to 7.2 percent, according to figures released by the state Labor Department today (Tuesday). Juneau’s rate was 5.4 percent.
Coastal management bill gets first hearing
The bill is modeled on a citizen’s initiative scheduled for a statewide vote later this year. Lawmakers can preempt the ballot measure by passing substantially similar legislation.
Hoonah dock project sparks controversy
The City of Hoonah is feeling pressure from cruise lines and local Native village Corporation Huna Totem to build a multi-million dollar dock at the corporation’s popular Icy Strait Point tourist destination.